Psalm 38:11 · KJV

"My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.

¹⁰My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.

¹¹My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.

¹²They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.

¹³But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.

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Reflection Questions

How do you cope with feelings of isolation?

What does it mean for you to feel abandoned by loved ones?

When have you experienced a lack of support during tough times?

Life Application

relationships

Reach out to someone who may feel isolated and offer your support.

community

Consider how you can be present for others in their times of need.

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